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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.40, 1,064.07 and 222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.40, 1,064.07 and 222.44 is: 333.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.40 : 1,064.07 = 222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.40/1,064.07 = 222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.40x = 1,064.07 × 222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.40x = 236,691.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,691.73/709.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.65

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